Jul 24, 2023

ToyFest 2024 show dates revealed

ToyFest 2024 is slated to return to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas March 3-5, 2024, according to the Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA).

The newly opened Expo Center in downtown Las Vegas served as the venue for ToyFest the past two years. ToyFest attendees have access to crossover gift and accessory lines presented at the World Market Center’s permanent showrooms.

“ToyFest 2023 was filled with so many buyers from all over the country and manufacturers showing amazing new products,” said Sandy Lepire, president of ToyFest. “With the dates of ToyFest now set for 2024, the attendee registration open, the hotel booking site is available, and we have begun planning. Our goal is to make 2024 a great show for all to come play and learn.”

With ToyFest entering its 11th year in Las Vegas and marking the 62nd show since its inception, toy  and gift stores from across the U.S. and abroad now attend the toy trade show, WTHRA said.

“ToyFest is now a National Show with 62 years of experience,” said Bill St. John, chairman of the board at WTHRA. “With over 600 manufacturers and over 1,300 attendees in 2023, ToyFest is a toy show for the entire toy industry.”

During the annual May meeting, the WTHRA Board of Directors and ToyFest officers discussed what worked well for ToyFest and what the show will continue with, including:

• Morning Masterpieces kit session
• ToyFest Game Night
• A toy business-related educational seminar
• Exclusive show specials,
• Cash and Product Raffles, and the
• Gala to induct new members into the WTHRA Hall of Fame and honor WTHRA’s Retailer of the Year